Our early bird drawing was held this evening and the winners are: 1st Prize – Anderson Arms AR-15 or $500 – Chris F. 2nd Prize – CZ CZP-09 .40 Pistol or $250 – Tim L. 3rd Prize – Pardner 12ga.… Continue Reading
This year we have expanded the raffle and the number of guns we are raffling away. The big change to the raffle this year is that we are having an early, ‘holiday’ draw. On December 21, we will be drawing… Continue Reading
Please join us in celebrating the 239th Birthday of the Marine Corps on Monday, November 10th at Rosati’s in Urbana. The event will start at 1800 and Rosati’s will be offering a buffet for $9.00 per person and will have a cash… Continue Reading
Date: November 8th Time: 5:30PM – 10:30PM Place: Hilton Garden Inn, Champaign Cost: $30 per person and includes a complimentary toast Entrees: Roast Prime Rib, Chicken Marsala, or Salmon Paul Lewis, who was a prisoner for 444 days when the Iranians seized… Continue Reading
UPDATE – Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three hands. Top Hand: $300 2nd Place: $200 3rd Place: $100. You can buy an extra card when you return to Hooters if you wish. Those who are unable to ride,… Continue Reading
The Richard L. Pittman Marine Corps League Detachment #1231 will be hosting a flapjack fundraiser on March 8th at the Applebee’s in Savoy. The fundraiser is $5 and runs from 8:00AM – 10:00AM. You can call Bob Kappes at 217-419-1566 for tickets or get them… Continue Reading
The Illini Veterans are proud to sponsor their 2nd Annual Memorial 5K Run/Walk to benefit the new Center for Wounded Veterans In Higher Education being built at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. This center will provide comprehensive, integrated educational… Continue Reading
This year, our detachment decided to assist a local charity that supports our men and women deployed overseas. MCL detachment member Ken Fernandes brought it to the attention of our Marines that a local lady by the name of Lori… Continue Reading
On January 29th, 2014 Commandant Chris Hanson and detachment member Ron Castle recognized Ruby Splittstoesser for her and her husband’s support of the military. It was brought to the detachment’s attention that the Splittstoesser’s had been sending care packages to… Continue Reading